HARLEYWOOD CAFÉ OWNERS
Harley & Jo Ellen Stumbaugh

Harley and Jo Ellen Stumbaugh

HARLEY: Since 1978, Harley has worked with numerous artists, in the studio and on tour. Though not a complete list, they include : Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Jackson Browne, David Bromberg, The Eagles, The Band, Hall & Oates, Jimmy Buffet and Glen Frey. He worked as a guitar and backline technician. This portion of Harley’s career has allowed him to travel throughout the United States, Europe and the Orient.

HARLEYWOOD SOUND: This is Harley’s P.A. company that he has operated in the Roaring Fork Valley since 1988.He has an extensive "state of the art" inventory, which he rents in various situations. With his equipment and his own expertise, Harley has been involved in productions with The Hard Rock Café in Aspen, The Wheeler Opera House, Jazz Aspen and numerous benefits locally.

On a smaller scale, yet equally as rewarding, just about every local musician has used his tech services to enhance their sound. Harley is also adept at E-Bay sales. His company buys and sells regularly to both upgrade and maintain inventory.

JO ELLEN: Since 1975, Jo Ellen has been involved in just about every aspect of food-service. Her first job was scooping ice cream at Carvel as a Jersey girl, then running the cash register at a large department store employee cafeteria, and on to waitressing at a diner (remember, this was in N.J., diner capital of the world). After moving to Aspen, Jo Ellen found employment with The Holland House as a breakfast cook, then The Aspen Mine Co. as a line cook. She also waitressed at Faye’s Restaurant in Basalt where she got to know many “down valley” locals.

ASPEN VALLEY HOSPITAL: Jo Ellen has had a long and rewarding career at AVH. In 1980 she was hired in the Nutritional Services Department. She is well known at the hospital as an excellent cook and a friendly, helpful person. She was the kitchen manager's assistant for several years and the interim Director of the department in 2000.

PRIVATE CHEF: Jo Ellen has helped with the menus and/or personally catered for E.S.Lawrence Fine Arts Gallery, catering arists’ showings, Revlon Cosmetics Vice President, Donald Drapkin, Snowmass Village, Co., Charles Balbach of the Aspen Art Gallery, personal chef, B.J. & Michael Adams Realtors, Snowmass Village, Co., assistant to personal chef.

PERSONAL: Harley & Jo Ellen were married in May 1981. Both of their children have followed in their father's footsteps as competent musicians. Harley III, age 20, plays guitar and Taylor, age 18 is a drummer. They have lived in the Roaring Fork Valley for 24 years. This has allowed them to get to know hundreds of locals and enjoyed the camaraderie of almost as many tourists. They truly consider themselves to be “people persons."

At Harleywood Cafe´ we provide terrific food, at reasonable prices, with easy take-out or sit-down dining. We serve Aspen, Basalt, Carbondale, El Jebel, and Glenwood Springs, Colorado. We're located on Highway 82, at "Old" Snowmass, about twenty-seven miles up valley from Glenwood Springs and twelve miles down valley from Aspen. Terrific dining for the Aspen area!